AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
CHECKING THE
AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE
FLUID LEVEL
The volume of the transaxle fluid changes
with temperature. For that reason, it is
best to check the level after having driven
the vehicle for 30 minutes. If necessary,
however, the fluid can also be checked
when the vehicle has not been driven.
WARNING - Parking
Brake
To avoid sudden movement of
the vehicle, set the parking
brake and depress the brake
pedal while shifting the shift
lever.
CAUTION
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•
Low fluid level causes transaxle
slippage. Overfilling can cause
foaming, loss of fluid, and
transaxle malfunction.
1.
Park the vehicle on level ground and
set the parking brake firmly.
2.
Allow the engine to idle for about 2
minutes, then depress the brake
pedal. Move the shift lever slowly
through all ranges then set it in the P
(Park) position.
The use of a non-specified fluid
result in transaxle
malfunction and failure.
could
MMSA7010
The automatic transaxle fluid level
should be checked regularly. Take the
following precautions to measure the
fluid level properly.
3.
4.
With the engine still idling, pull the
dipstick out, wipe it clean, and
reinsert it fully.
Pull the dipstick out again.
The fluid level is checked as follows:
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| Categories | Kia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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